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VHO 846H

1970 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2021
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

97,776 mi
Last recorded97,776 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Motor Caravan52,954 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVHO 846H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,492cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2019 97,776 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 97,721 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 96,275 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 94,861 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Apr 2010 94,861 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 94,631 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside top suspension ball joint has slight play in joint

Fail 30 May 2009 94,547 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Pass 31 May 2008 93,929 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 93,929 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 May 2007 93,234 miles

Horn needs to be in a better place

Fail 19 May 2007 93,234 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 May 2006 92,441 miles

Handbrake needs slight adjustment

Horn switch needs to be placed in a better position

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motor Caravan?

Based on 109,687 MOT tests across 8,425 vehicles.

67.5%
Pass Rate
1,075
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
8,425
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,888
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,044
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,769
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 4,156
position lamp(s) not working 3,700
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VHO 846H is a 1970 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1970 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 52,954 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Motor Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 8,888 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VHO 846H, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Motor Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 56 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VHO 846H?

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What year was VHO 846H registered?

VHO 846H is a 1970 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 May 1970.

Is VHO 846H safe to buy?

The MOT history for VHO 846H shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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